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    Normal Temps while idle and gaming?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ryanm00, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. ryanm00

    ryanm00 Notebook Guru

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    My G1S has a 8600GT. The GPU usually idle's (surfing the web, music, messenger) at around 71 degrees after it's been on for a while. During gaming it shoots up to the mid 90's.

    I'm running the 174.31 drivers. I have never OC'd so it's stock settings and it's almost always on a flat wooden surface when in use. I dust off the fan once in a while by pointing and shooting one of those compressed air canisters into the vent opening. However, I don't have any form of external cooling such as a notebook cooler or the like.

    Should the GPU be running that hot? I'd expect it to be lower because I'm running on stock settings.
     
    ryanm00, Apr 25, 2008
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    LoRDZiM Notebook Consultant

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    Wouldn't hurt to get a cooler pad for it. That does seem a bit hot. Its stable thought right?
     
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    ryanm00 Notebook Guru

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    Yeah it's fairly stable. Starts stuttering after I bring it out of a hibernate though, after a fresh reboot it's usually fine.
     
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    Don't do that!!! You should really open your notebook and spray the air from the inside and direct it OUT your system.

    As for your temps, mid 90s is still acceptable. GPUs can withstand temps up to 100 degrees or so, and if it does overheat, your GPU will downclock itself or your system will shut off automatically. Either way, I wouldn't get too caught up with your temps. It's quite normal and unless you're extremely worried, just get a cooling pad :)

    EDIT: Another option is to use AS5 thermal paste on your GPU/heatsink. This should bring your temps down a few more degrees, however, it may void your warranty. You may want to double check with Asus or an Asus reseller about that.
     
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    ryanm00 Notebook Guru

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    Not a big fan of opening my laptop up. Would it really be that beneficial to open it up and dust it off?
     
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    Well, if you're blowing air into the vent, you are only dusting off the dirt from the grill (and maybe the fan) and depositing it inside your notebook which is never a good thing. The fan itself can accumulate dust particles too and the best way to clean it is use a slightly damp cotton swab.
     
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    From what I've seen and also personal experience, replacing with AS5 doesn't give that much of an improvement... if any. Given that you would be voiding your warranty in the process, I suggest you don't do it.

    Those temps seem pretty standard for the newer G1 notebooks, though, if that gives you some peace of mind...

    I also suggest taking out the fan and cleaning with Qtips rather than spraying air.
     
    E.B.E., Apr 26, 2008
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